Melanie L. Lyden

Melanie L. Lyden, M.D., MHPE is a Professor of Surgery and Chair of the Division of Endocrine Surgery at Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science in Rochester, Minnesota. She serves as a consultant in the Department of Surgery with specialization in endocrine surgical procedures.

Her educational background includes:

• BS in Biology, University of Michigan (1988)
• MD, Michigan State University (1992)
• General Surgery Residency, Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center (1997)
• Endocrine Surgery Fellowship, University of Michigan Medical Center (1998)
• Master of Health Professions Education, University of Illinois at Chicago (2005)

Dr. Lyden's research focuses on minimally invasive surgical techniques for parathyroid, thyroid and adrenal diseases. Her work centers on developing optimal treatment algorithms that enable personalized care management for patients with endocrine disorders. She has made significant contributions to understanding outcomes of various surgical approaches in endocrine surgery.

Dr. Lyden has received numerous teaching awards throughout her career, reflecting her commitment to medical education. Her awards include multiple Resident Teaching Awards from the University of Texas Health Science Center and recognition for outstanding teaching excellence.

As an active leader in her field, Dr. Lyden chairs the Division of Endocrine Surgery at Mayo Clinic and serves in leadership roles for national surgical organizations. She has held positions including Chair of the Fellowship Committee for the American Association of Endocrine Surgeons and Chair of the Qualifying Examination Committee for the American Board of Surgery.